November 1, 2025
Euthanasia in Germany: A suicide that could shake up politics
He had diagnosed himself, he wrote in the application, with “weariness of life.” His dreams had been fulfilled, he had six university degrees, his education was “outstanding.” He was familiar with all philosophical ideas, and he would never beat his marathon best time of 2:45 hours. He continued: “I have experienced most of the secrets […]
October 31, 2025
Sweet Death documentary opens the debate on right to choose
THE DOCUMENTARY DULCE MUERTE (SWEET DEATH), directed and written by Analeine Cal y Mayor, offers a profound reflection on the freedom to decide the end of one’s own life. After a successful run at international festivals—including participation in the Morelia International Film Festival (FICM), winning Best Documentary at the 2025 Montreal Women Film Festival, and […]
October 31, 2025
Illinois bill to legalize medically-assisted death heads to Governor for signature
‘Illinois bill to legalize medically-assisted death heads to Gov. JB Pritzker for signature’ reports Elyssa Kaufman. A bill allowing medically assisted death is on its way to Gov. JB Pritzker’s death after it passed the Illinois Senate at the end of their veto session. It passed the MAiD bill Thursday night with a 30 to […]
October 31, 2025
Pegasos Reignites Controversy over Assisted Suicide in Switzerland
Watch the News Report (in English) British families accuse the Swiss association Pegasos of helping their loved ones die without any real medical justification. Based in the canton of Solothurn, the organisation defends its legality and ethics, but its methods have reignited the debate on the limits of assisted suicide in Switzerland. In the suburbs […]
October 26, 2025
New Documentary over Euthanasia Death of 17 year old Milou
Milou (17) is no longer with us. After her euthanasia, a heated debate erupted. Two years ago, euthanasia ended years of suffering for Milou, who was only 17 years old. The once lively girl was, in her teens, a shadow of the cheerful child she used to be. After her euthanasia, a debate erupted about […]
October 16, 2025
The NT pioneered voluntary assisted dying but it’s no longer legal
The Northern Territory was the first place in Australia to give terminally ill people the right to die on their own terms, but is now the only jurisdiction without voluntary assisted dying (VAD) laws. A recent report recommended the NT reintroduce VAD legislation and Judy Dent wants the government to act on that suggestion. She’s […]
October 12, 2025
Exit Features in Dutch Radio ‘5 Days’ Program
Exit’s Philip Nitschke and Hans van Amstel Jonker both featured this week on NPO1 Radio’s 5 Days program. Despite not speaking Dutch, Philip was pleased to be able to be interviewed in English with the program translating parts of the interview. Hans is the long-time Dutch language translator of the Peaceful Pill eHandbook which is […]
October 6, 2025
Court considers the question: should assisted suicide remain a criminal offence?
Coöperatie Laatste Wil (CLW) is facing the state in an appeal this Monday concerning assisted suicide. It is a criminal offence, but they believe it should not be reports Susan Wichgers. Demonstrators from the Steungroep Dappere Burgers (SDB) at the Palace of Justice in The Hague. The demonstrators were supporting a man who was on […]